COPS: Student arrested for hitting teacher at The Anderson School

LOWER PROVIDENCE — Police were dispatched to the 900 block of Jefferson Ave. in Audubon on Feb. 6 with reports of a disturbance at The Anderson School, just before 2 p.m.

According to police reports, a 911 call was received about a student repeatedly punching a teacher and had since left the school on foot.

The teacher recounted the events of the day that led to the police call. The teacher told police school staff had witnessed the 16-year old girl arguing with her boyfriend outside the school. School staff put the boyfriend on the bus but escorted the young girl back to the office, where they tried to calm her down. When the student was brought into the principal’s office, she reportedly began cursing at the staff and the police who were questioning her and began kicking and striking the teacher. The girl was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct.

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Police investigate theft from vehicle

WEST NORRITON — A homeowner living on the 200 block of Lincoln Terrance called police on Wednesday with reports of a theft from his truck.

According to police reports, around 8 a.m. the man told police that, that morning he went to his company work truck, a Chevy Silverado, and found his wallet was missing from inside. He reportedly told police he leaves his vehicle unlocked and backed into the driveway, close to his house.

The man said he had approximately $88 in his wallet, along with his driver’s license. An investigation is pending.

Police probe break-in on Industry Lane

WEST NORRITON — Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of Industry Lane Wednesday around 1 a.m. with reports of a security alarm activated.

Upon arrival, police observed a shattered front glass door. When they entered the building, they checked the interior, finding open drawers of a desk in the front office.

Pieces of gray spool were reportedly found askew in the walkway. At 7:15 a.m., City Electric Supply was called and told several spools of copper wire were taken. An investigation revealed that three 200 ft. reels of 4-gage solid bare copper wire was missing, along with 435 ft. reel of 6-gage bare string copper wire, three 315-ft. reels of 6-gage solid care copper wire and one 400-ft. reel of 8-gage solid bare copper wire, about $1,070 in damages. All were stored on a shelf in the back of the warehouse. Police have no suspects but an investigation is pending.

Loss prevention officer stops $834 in theft

WEST NORRITON — On Monday, police were dispatched to the Wal-Mart at 650 Trooper Road around 6 p.m. with reports of a retail theft.

Upon arrival at the scene and according to police reports, a Wal-Mart loss prevention officer told police a suspect had tried to flee the store with $834 worth of merchandise, but was intercepted at one point of sale.

He was reportedly last seen leaving the area in a blue, extended cab truck, unknown make and model. Police checked the area with negative results. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 38 years old, with dark hair, having a light complexion with sores, 5’8’’ with scraggly facial hair, wearing black pants and a brown outdoor jacket.

The loss prevention officer was reportedly able to grab the items from him before he left the store. An investigation is pending.

Five wanted on aggravated assault charges

WEST NORRITON — Officers on patrol Sunday were traveling westbound on West Main Street around 1:35 a.m. when they were flagged down by three security guards from the Tijuana Restaurant, located on 2508 West Main St.

According to police reports, officers observed a heavily damaged Ford Expedition in the middle of the roadway in front of the restaurant. A witness told police she was sitting in her car, parking in front of the restaurant, when the occupants of a silver Dodge Magnum approached her car and began banging on her window.

A male friend reportedly came to assist and as the friend approached the window, one suspect took a baseball bat and swung it at the man, striking him in the stomach. As police surveyed the area, one suspect was found hiding in a bush outside a nearby bar. Warrants were issued for five suspects total and police arrested Raul Silverio, 21, of the 20 block of East Elm Street, Norristown, Hurial Mendoza, 36, of the 100 block of East Elm Street, Norristown, Abelardo Luna-Campos, 36, of the 200 block of West Spruce Street, Alexis Gomez-Lunda, 26, of the 200 block of West Spruce Street, Norristown and Pesina Vladimir Galindo, 22, of the 3300 block of Paxton Street, Harrisburg. All were charged with aggravated assault.